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HANSARD Afghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeBefore we begin, I remind hon. Members that they are expected to wear masks when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with Government guidance. I also remind Members to…06 Jan 2022HANSARD Afghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeOrder. May I appeal to the Opposition spokesmen to shave a minute or two off their speeches so that the Minister has her full 10 minutes? I would very much appreciate it.06 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWill the Health Secretary update the House on whether we should expect an economic support package not just for the aviation sector but for tourism and other sectors that might be…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Dormant Assets Bill [Lords]May I start by declaring an interest as co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on philanthropy and social investment and also chair of a national charity that has benefited…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelNo.02 Dec 2021HANSARD Pet TravelBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in this debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTreasuryThe Minister mentioned fairness a few times, and also the challenges facing the country. Why have her Government decided to give banks a reduction in the surcharge taxes they pay,…19 Nov 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe Minister mentioned fairness a few times, and also the challenges facing the country. Why have her Government decided to give banks a reduction in the surcharge taxes they pay,…16 Nov 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The US has already returned to pre-pandemic levels of growth, as have a number of European countries, whereas the UK is still playing catch-up.…16 Nov 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is scandalous that the Government have only just agreed to restore schools expenditure to its 2010 level, despite a shortfall of £10 billion for…16 Nov 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe Bill and the Budget that it follows do little to respond to the scale of the challenges facing our country, many of which have been brought into sharp focus by how the…16 Nov 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillBut the reality is that there has been a UC cut, and the taper rate reduction, which is welcome, will help only a third of the 6 million affected. What about the 4 million others?…16 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyDoes my hon. Friend agree that this problem has a new face to it but, as he has pointed out, it has been there in the form of drugs being used for rape? I have certainly come…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyWill the Minister clarify what she will do quickly to make sure that all nightclubs follow the good examples that she is citing? She is responsible for making it happen and for…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyDoes my hon. Friend agree that there is a real need for a systemic approach to capturing data on the number of incidents from across universities, the police, and health services?…08 Nov 2021HANSARDTackling the Digital DivideBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when not speaking in the debate. This is in line with the Government’s guidance and that of the…04 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. As the Secretary of State knows, the NHS is facing extreme pressure because of rising covid infection rates and hundreds of people still dying every week, and that is in the…19 Oct 2021HANSARDViolence against Christians: Central African CountriesBefore we begin, I encourage Members to wear masks when not speaking, in line with Government guidelines and those of the House of Commons Commission.23 Sept 2021HANSARD Building Safety BillI begin by paying my respects to all those who lost their lives in the Grenfell tower disaster, and to their family members and relatives who continue to campaign to protect…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Amnesty for Undocumented MigrantsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I thank the hon. Member for Ipswich (Tom Hunt) for opening the debate and laying out the strongly-held opinions on…19 Jul 2021